Introduction
FocusTube with Timer is a Chrome extension designed to help users stay focused while watching educational content on YouTube. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use your data.
Core Principle: Your data never leaves your device. We believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a premium feature.
Information We Collect
We do not collect any personal data from users. The extension uses Chrome storage to locally store settings like:
- Playlist URLs you add for focused study sessions
- Timer duration settings and session history
- Study mode preferences and blocking rules
- Coin rewards and achievement progress (stored locally)
All data remains exclusively on your device and is never transmitted externally.
How Your Data is Used
All information is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or third parties. This ensures your study data and preferences stay private and secure.
The extension uses your data exclusively for these purposes:
- Remembering your preferred playlists between sessions
- Maintaining your timer settings and study history
- Tracking your reward progress for motivation
- Preserving your distraction-blocking preferences
Chrome Permissions
FocusTube requests specific Chrome permissions to enhance your experience:
- Storage: Save your settings locally on your device
- Tabs: Detect YouTube tabs to apply focus mode
- Scripting: Block distractions on YouTube pages
- ActiveTab: Enable one-click activation on YouTube
These permissions are used strictly for in-extension functionality and are never abused to access your browsing data.
Third-Party Services
We do not use any third-party services such as analytics or advertising networks in the Chrome extension. Your study data never leaves your browser.
On our website (yourtube.co.in), we may use Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns in an anonymous, aggregated way. This data cannot be linked to individual users.
Children's Privacy
FocusTube is not directed toward individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our support team: